1. People watching a film on the planetarium dome.
    Photograph: Supplied
  2. People watching a movie on the planetarium screen.
    Photograph: Supplied
  3. People watching a movie on the planetarium screen.
    Photograph: Supplied

Planetarium Nights

Visit the Melbourne Planetarium for after-hours and adults-only sessions of full-dome film screenings that explore the Earth and beyond
  • Things to do
  • Scienceworks, Spotswood
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By Liv Condous for Time Out in association with Scienceworks
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Time Out says

Scienceworks invites visitors to explore Earth and the cosmos with a series of after-hours and adults-only film screenings on the huge Planetarium dome, with a drink in hand. Every Friday night, those over 18 can explore the universe through immersive documentaries and marvel at the magic of the universe. You won’t go spacing out at these shows either, as they’re loaded with amazing visuals and stellar content.

The Friday night screenings feature two fims: one at 7.30pm and the other at 9pm. The films change each month; this June, you can look forward to Voyager – The Never Ending Journey in the earlier session. Ukrainian filmmaker Yuriy Gapon takes viewers on a wild ride to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune to see the launch of two space probes that would make history in the 1970s. If you book in for this slot, a presenter will also walk you through What’s in the Sky Tonight, where our real-time night sky will look more like a movie. 

If you decide to come to the later session (or buy a double ticket and stick around), Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon will be lighting up the dome. Strap in for 42 minutes of non-stop tunes from the legendary rock band, as their greatest hits from the album Dark Side of the Moon is played in surround sound while set to trippy celestial visuals. 

It's a unique way to unwind on a Friday night, with a drink in hand and a trip into space. Find out more about the films and book tickets via the website.

For more cosmic experiences, check out the best places to go stargazing in Melbourne, and the state's best planetariums and observatories.

Details

Address
Scienceworks
2 Booker St
Spotswood
Melbourne
3015
Transport:
Nearby stations: Spotswood
Price:
$25-$45
Opening hours:
From 7pm

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